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Crunchy Baked Asparagus Spears

Crunchy Baked Asparagus Spears

Crunchy Baked Asparagus Spears is a delicious way to serve fresh asparagus, either as an appetizer or side dish. It’s also a fun recipe to make with children, as they love to help with the breading process.

Asparagus and Mushroom Risotto

Asparagus and Mushroom Risotto

It wasn’t until last year that I tried making risotto. Each time I make it, I find myself shaking my head, wondering why I waited so long! Intimidation. That’s the only answer. But folks, please know that you shouldn’t be intimidated! With just a little 

Ham and Asparagus Quiche

Ham and Asparagus Quiche

This Ham and Asparagus Quiche is perfect for a weekend brunch or a simple evening meal in the spring or summer. Pair it with a fresh green salad and breadsticks or with fresh fruit and muffins or scones. Continue reading Ham and Asparagus Quiche

Honey Balsamic Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

Honey Balsamic Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

This recipe for Honey Balsamic Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus is so delicious and the perfect addition to your next breakfast, brunch, or light supper.

Fettuccine with Truffle Sauce and Asparagus

Fettuccine with Truffle Sauce and Asparagus

I love Italian food and making my own pasta. This Fettuccine with Truffle Sauce and Asparagus is a perfect second course (Primi) for a traditional Italian meal. Or served as a side dish with shrimp or steak.

Asparagus with Mushroom Cream Sauce

Asparagus with Mushroom Cream Sauce

I like to serve Asparagus with Mushroom Cream Sauce for special meals, such as with Chicken Cordon Bleu. A creamy dill sauce with mushrooms and garlic, served over steamed asparagus and julienned carrots.  Continue reading Asparagus with Mushroom Cream Sauce

Favorite French-Style Recipes

Favorite French-Style Recipes

Entertaining guests is one of my favorite things to do, especially when those guests are family. My favorite cuisines are Italian, Mexican, and German, but I also enjoy making French dinners. Below are some of my Favorite French-Style Recipes that include appetizers, breads, main dishes, 

Christmas Eve Candlelight Dinner

Christmas Eve Candlelight Dinner

Every year I serve a Christmas Eve Candlelight Dinner in our home. It’s a special way to spend this wondrous evening with family after a candlelight service at our church. Sometimes I prepare a large meal, while other times, it’s just a simple soup  with 

Foil-Wrapped Lemon Garlic Salmon

Foil-Wrapped Lemon Garlic Salmon

This summer, my husband’s brother treated us to some wild-caught Silver Salmon (also called Coho Salmon) he’d brought back from a recent trip to Alaska. This is the second time he’s gifted us fish from his adventures, and it is always exciting to cook with the fresh fish. This Foil-Wrapped Lemon Garlic Salmon recipe is easy to prepare and enhances the flavor of the fresh salmon exceptionally well. It receives 5 stars from both my husband and me. Continue reading Foil-Wrapped Lemon Garlic Salmon

Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

This Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner is perfect for summer. I make it practically every week, and it never ceases to amaze me at how quick and easy it is to prepare, and how very delicious it is.